HIGH EFFICIENCY PB/TAGS TEG MODULES

Thermoelectric Power Generator Description

Features The Series PBTAGS-200:009A4 Thermoelectric
Power Array is designed as a solid state converter
 Produces up to 12 watts of power at 415C ΔT of heat to electricity at higher temperatures up to
 Operates up to 600C1 600°C. It consists of 36 couples of high performing
 Projected Max Power 23 watts PbTe and TAGS based materials produced using
 Fully Encapsulated Array proprietary crystal growth and device technologies.
(Greatly simplifies generator construction)
Individual dice are sandwiched between high
 High Performance PbTe and TAGS
temperature ceramic plates. Long operational life
(Up to 12% efficient)
is possible when used in a reducing atmosphere.

Applications
Power Supplies
 Use waste heat to generate a source of power
in remote locations.
 Burn a hydrocarbon fuel to generate a source
of power in remote locations.
 Cathodic protection
 Telecommunications

Self-Powered Devices
 Heaters
 Water Heaters
 Furnaces
 Vehicle Engine Heaters

Waste Heat Recovery

A  Engine exhaust powered alternator
replacement
 Industrial operations such as refineries,
foundries, glass and cement plants
B
Renewable Energy
 Solar Concentrators
C
 Wood burning stoves
 Geothermal
 Incinerators

A (cm) B (cm) C (cm)

3.4 4.2 0.5

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Thermal and Electrical Characteristics

Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Power Th=440C, Tc=25C @ matched load 12 Watts
Voltage, Open Circuit Th=440C, Tc=25C 4.5 Volts
Voltage, Matched Load Th=440C, Tc=25C @ matched load 2.3 Volts
Internal Resistance Th=440C, Tc=25C 0.45 Ohms
T=25C 0.29 Ohms
Current Th=440C, Tc=25C @ matched load 5 Amps
Th=440C, Tc=25C @ short circuit 10 Amps
Heat Flux Th=440C, Tc=25C @ matched load Watts
Th=440C, Tc=25C @ open circuit Watts
Heat Flux Density Th=440C, Tc=25C @ matched load W/cm2

Power Curve Load Line

25 16

14
20
12

100 10 100
Current (A)
Power (W)

15
200 200
300 8 300
400 400
10
6
440 440
500 500
4
5 600 600

0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Voltage (V) Voltage (V)

Related Literature
 Quick start guide
 Application & Testing of PBTAGS Modules
 Thermoelectric Calculator

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Application Notes
Topic Notes
Beta Prototype  Test Arrays have received bench testing consisting of resistance and
mechanical checks.
 Test modules have received bench testing consisting of multiple temperature
cycles to a temperature difference (DT) of 350C
 Base materials have received bench evaluations to 440C
 Delivered modules have been tested once up to 300C to ensure internal
electrical interconnect forms
 High temperature performance based upon previous test experience
 High temperature electrical connections (up to 700C) are implemented on the
hot side providing better performance stability over multiple heat cycles
and sustained high temperatures
Mechanical Interface  Plates: AlN with external isolated interconnect metal
 Orientation: External connectors tied to cold side
 Positive normal compression required at all times (180-240 psi) with stress
relief at temperature
 Hot Side: Recommend use of high temperature sheet (e.g. Grafoil sheet)
 Cold Side: Recommend use of thermal paste
Electrical Connection  High temperature wire with male quick connect terminals
 All terminals attached on cold side plates
 Recommend attaching large interconnect wire (No. 3 or larger)
 Fixed support for stress relief
1Reliability & Lifetime  Some slow degradation may occur at 600C, Thermal Electronics Corp. for details
 Tested to hot/cold cycles to 300C with < 15% degradation

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